LIHEAP Energy Assistance in Maryland
Get help with heating, cooling, and energy bills through Maryland's Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
🏠LIHEAP in Maryland
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in Maryland helps eligible households pay for home energy services including heating, cooling, and weatherization improvements.
Program Benefits
- • Heating assistance payments
- • Cooling assistance payments
- • Emergency energy assistance
- • Weatherization services
Application Period
LIHEAP applications in Maryland typically open in fall/winter for heating assistance and spring/summer for cooling assistance. Contact your local office for specific dates.
✅Eligibility Requirements
Income Guidelines
In Maryland, LIHEAP eligibility is generally based on household income at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Level or 60% of State Median Income, whichever is higher.
Priority is given to households with:
- • Children under 6 years old
- • Adults 60 years or older
- • Individuals with disabilities
- • High energy burden relative to income
- • Households facing energy crisis or shut-off notice
Residency Requirements
- • Must be a resident of Maryland
- • Responsible for paying home energy costs
- • U.S. citizen or qualified alien
- • Must provide all required documentation
📝How to Apply in Maryland
Find Local Office
Locate your local LIHEAP office from the list below
Gather Documents
Collect required documents and information
Submit Application
Apply in person, by mail, or online
Required Documents
Identity & Household
- • Photo ID for applicant
- • Social Security cards for all household members
- • Birth certificates for children
- • Proof of residence
Income & Bills
- • Income verification for all household members
- • Recent utility bills
- • Shut-off notice (if applicable)
- • Bank statements
🏢Local LIHEAP Offices in Maryland
Find detailed information about LIHEAP offices, application assistance, and local energy resources in cities across Maryland.
Abell
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Aberdeen
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Abingdon
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Accident
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Accokeek
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Adamstown
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Allen
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Andrews Air Force Base
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Annapolis
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Annapolis Junction
Local LIHEAP office & resources
Aquasco
Local LIHEAP office & resources
And 423 more cities in Maryland
Apply for LIHEAP
Get help with your energy bills in Maryland today.
LIHEAP in Maryland
Emergency assistance available
Given to vulnerable households
Benefits paid to utility companies
Important Contacts
Maryland LIHEAP Office
Call 2-1-1
National Energy Assistance Referral
1-866-674-6327
Crisis/Emergency
Contact local office immediately